Assistant Child Care Teacher - Edward Jones YMCA, Maryland Heights

Responsibilities

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Teacher or Director.
• Implement curriculum within established guidelines.
• Nurture children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families.
• Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Ensure ongoing, systematic observation of individual children and consistently complete developmental assessments.
• Support children in need.
• Engage parents and families, connecting them to the YMCA.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers, and program site administration; demonstrate strong public relations skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.